The municipality of Alella lies in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 10,262 people, over about 9.0 km².
Density, at about 1,140 inhabitants per km², is that of a populous urban area, with residential districts, services and businesses. Of the 134 municipalities in the province of Barcelona with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 84 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 16 km north-east of Barcelona, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Barcelona, about 15 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Festivals and events (11 km), 10 things to see (14 km), Lifestyle (15 km), Museums (16 km), Barceloneta (16 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Alella; all the municipalities in the province of Barcelona are listed on their own page.